Critical Nerds

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences.  We picked back up as our party headed North East following the trail of something strange, while waiting on Frank to return from updating Leif with what they found.  When Frank met up with them and everyone set sights upon the unknown, the "Boy" started to give away a little more information then he intended.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  
May 4-6th 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) Katie - Skelli  Friend of Leif Erikson Mario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of Skye - MIAWade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate and sister of Bjorn (Abe) 
Content Warning: This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations.  Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone.  Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences. 

We started our session after killing the 3 froglike creatures, then watched as a huge rift open from the Far Realm and a worm like serpent fell into the waters and started killing everything in its way.  As our minds were slowing fading into madness, we went about finding a way across the waters towards another ziggurat.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.  
July 3 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric - MIACass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix):  Mapach Leyline Wizard 5/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 4/Cleric 2 - MIASaint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger 

We pick back up our story after our party found the machine that powered the centuries old magical trap they just destroyed.  As they continue to explore this old Duergar Stronghold and figure out what it was used for, they find more then they bargained for.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens.  Braxis 1, 3502Players:  Level 14Sabryn: Reborn College of the Road Bard Francisco: Half Drow Paladin of the Open Sea Tooth: Dwarf Totem Barbarian / Fighter - MIATalos: Obsidian Warforged Scribe Wizard Ben: Reborn Shadow Sorcerer / Moon Druid - MIAKi: Kobold Elemental Monk

We pick our story back up after our party took a licking and turned tail and ran back to Milpazul.  Here they took time to rest and relax and get to know the few remaining people there, before waking up and heading towards the abandoned town of Hollow and its mine.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

Our session began with Kalliope hearing her name being called by a large Werewolf being chased by a Young Red Dragon.  As she realized that this Werewolf was her cousin Ezmeralda, everyone ran into the tiny hut that Alissia had created and the fire from the Dragon surrounded them.  What happens next and what our players learn will help them truly understand just how screwed they are.  Welcome to Barovia.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  
Players Level 5Saint - Damphyr Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - AlissiaRazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - LumiliaDM -  Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival 
This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences. 

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences. We pick our story back up after killing Sister Aslaug, as she was doing some sort of ritual on a Thrall she had crucified.  As the door to the church was opened, a cold wind blew outwards causing the forge that Bjorn had just relit to blow out.  What our Vikings find next though, will change the way they see the world.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  
May 3rd 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) Katie - Skelli  Friend of Leif Erikson (Spy)Mario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of Skye -MIAWade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate and sister of Bjorn (Abe) 
Content Warning: This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations.  Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone.  Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences. 

We pick back up our story as we all walk into a waygate that Quiven found on her new map.  It said it was a short cut but highly dangerous, but since we were all on a time crunch, we had no choice.  But what we all found on the other side, will linger with us for a long time.  So sit back, relax and enjoy :D 
July 2-3 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix):  Mapach Leyline Wizard 5/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 4/Cleric 2Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger  

Fun filled Combat and lore heavy episode today.  We started off dealing with a 3000 year old magical trap that was at the peak of the Talons Crest Mountains, where it was left for whomever found the remains of the broken spelljammer ship.  Here our players had to figure out a magical puzzle, and if they survive, try to see who left it for them.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Braxis 1, 3502Players:  Level 14Sabryn: Reborn College of the Road Bard Francisco: Half Drow Paladin of the Open Sea Tooth: Dwarf Totem Barbarian / Fighter - MIATalos: Obsidian Warforged Scribe Wizard Ben: Reborn Shadow Sorcerer / Moon Druid - MIAKi: Kobold Elemental Monk

We pick back up in the town of Milpazul where our party was hunkering down for the night.  But three of them decided not to take the advise of the villagers to stay indoors, so they get to meet something fun.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

We pick our story back up at Castle Never where our party has learned that the masquerade party they were invited to, was actually a ruse by the Iron Ring Slavers Guild.  Here they faced about 30 slavers and 4 beholders while surrounded by scared guests.  What happens next for our party will change them forever.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  Players Level 5Saint - Damphyr Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - AlissiaRazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - LumiliaDM -  Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival 
This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences.